﻿In﻿searching for the right therapist, you are already taking a big step toward changing your life and feeling better or perhaps to help your child or another person close to you. Perhaps you have been feeling troubled and low, stuck or stressed, or upset by conflict and distance in your relationships, maybe you think that issues concerning your children's behavior need attention, maybe a physical problem or a stage in life is overwhelming. Perhaps you have suffered from traumatic experiences, depression and anxiety, physical disability, or an illness; maybe you are an expat struggling to integrate. Over the past thirty years I have helped many people who suffer from these and many other issues. Often people say to me "I should have done this sooner" having realised that accessing this kind of help is a strength, makes you feel batter and equips you with tools to carry on by yourself.

My aim is to create a non-judgemental, supportive environment where you and I can focus on how you can pursue your goals as individuals, a couple and or family to improve communication, resolve conflicts and solve problems. Taking blame, self criticism, invalidation and guilt out of all situations and replacing this with understanding and acceptance is a goal in every situation whether you come to me as an individual, couple or family. Indeed I have found that many symptoms and problematic interactions make sense when seen in context. I hope to work with you so can identify your sensitivities, manage your emotions more effectively which is needed to avoid conflict escalation, take verbal and non verbal aggression out of communication foster better listening, closeness, as well as solving problems. In the case of trauma which is the theme of my doctorate I help you to find a way of restoring equilibrium, control and dignity.

While I continue with my face to face practice for people living locally I also specialize in online therapy whether this is individual therapy and/or couples counseling with couples living together or at a distance. As a therapist I want to take advantage of the technology and be there for you in moments when you might be wanting help and conveniently the session for example through your smart phone or tablet. Worldwide online therapy means working with is possible from every corner of the globe and is adapted to today´s world where people travel and move. It is also an excellent medium for expats and cross cultural relationships. My experience as a psychologist and social anthropologist also equips me to work with you on cultural difference. People who cannot leave their home such as the elderly people and physically disabled clients, have more independence and freedom to be able to seek therapy online and take charge of their mental and emotional needs.

My personal experience corroborates the findings that doing individual therapy and couples counseling online is equally effective and certainly more convenient given that you can do it in your own home or work place. If you simply connect via face time or google hangout or download skype or Vsee and you have your phone, iPad or laptop and an internet connection we can meet and have a therapy session! And rest assured that I am highly professional and your privacy is my highest priority.

Embarking on therapy can often cause anxiety therefore I am only too happy to address any concerns you have and indeed we can chat if you wish to use the skype button below (once you have skype installed). Feedback I have received has repeated that people find me very accepting, empathic and helpful (see my new feedback page). I have also worked with quite a few mental health professionals dealing with their own issues and have received very positive feedback!

I hope this will help you to get in touch with me if you have any questions or queries thereby taking the first step to improving your life and feeling better. Getting in touch with me for an initial chat does not oblige you continue nor does trying out a session to see if feels like it could be of help. You are always free and indeed encouraged to choose what feels right for you as the fit between therapist and client is important. If you haven´t tried therapy or e-therapy before you may wish to see how this mode of meeting feels.

​You can fill in the form below or contact me via email: zurtherapy@gmail.com or via skype (skype name: sincosto). You can also call or chat with me right now using the blue skype button below (I will respond as quick as I can). Please ask me about my fees. I use a sliding scale meaning I try to accommodate financial restrictions.

I look forward to talking with you to see if we can work together to help you achieve your goals and to feel better.